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REALTOR® safety

REALTOR® Safety Guide

Due to frequent contact with strangers in various public and private locations, REALTORS® face more on-the-job risks than many other business professionals. It is GAR's goal to provide members with access to updated safety information, including details of criminal activity in and around Georgia.

FORMS & INFORMATION

The Safety Manual and forms below were designed by agents for agents. Special thanks to the Washington REALTORS® for providing us with some of this information. The purpose of these forms is as follows:

To deter assaults by identifying people that we are working with

To have emergency information for everyone in the real estate office

If a crime occurs - know where the agent was going and where to send help

Safety Manual

True Stories

Who needs Safety training? Everyone! This short handout contains true-to-life cases of attacks on REALTORS®. This handout is useful for brokers and association executives when discussing safety tips and crime prevention with their agents/members. You may also click here to read additional stories of individuals who found themselves in suspicious or dangerous circumstances, and ow they handled it.

Prospect Identification Form

Know who you are doing business with! Offices across the nation are now asking for photo identification and information from clients before going to view property. The form is quick and easy to fill out and asks for name, address, employer and automobile information. Not only does this procedure identify the person you are working with, it helps qualify a prospect and aids police if something happens to you. This simple form may be the best preventative safety measure you and your office can take. We have found that customers are very understanding regarding why we need this information and there has been little or no resistance to providing the identification. If a customer does object, that in itself, should raise a red flag.

Agent ID Form

If there was an accident or an agent did not check in when they were scheduled to, you or the police would need this information quickly. We recommend placing the Agent Identification Forms collectively in a separate folder that anyone can access. The information must be updated at least once a year. You may want to schedule an annual review of the information during Real Estate Safety Week, the first week in October.

Agent Itinerary Form

The Agent Itinerary Form helps you find an agent when there is a problem at home and gives you a place to look when an agent is missing. Many agents print out an additional "show list" and attach the form to it. Your front office people will appreciate having this information if they need to contact an agent.

Go Local Directory

The Go Local Directory gives you access to one of the largest Affiliate networks in the state. Whatever your real estate-related need may be, this portal connects you with industry leaders from around the Golden Isles.

testimonials

Ashley HuntleyCustomer Relationship Manager | SentriLock

My experience with GIAR has been nothing short of amazing! Everyone there is always professional, pleasant, and eager to assist. Their team is incredibly forward thinking which is essential in this industry. I can say with confidence that GIAR really cares about their members and goes above and beyond to provide them with the necessary tools and information to be successful! SentriLock is proud to have GIAR as a partner.

Jeff BennettBGICOC Chairman | Appraiser at Collins & Associates

I chose to become a REALTORŪ even though I have never held a sales license because I wanted to support our local Association in the best way possible. GIAR continues to be proactive in insuring that we have the best real estate market possible by supporting legislative issues, strong ethics, and the most up to date technologies. We are lucky to have a strong staff and membership.

Virginia BrownCEO and President | United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc.

The GIAR Training Center is a valuable resource for our community. When United Way of Coastal Georgia was seeking a meeting space, we had a long list of needs: adequate space for a large Board, access to current meeting technology, centralized and accessible location, and professional staff to assist. GIAR met all our needs and the staff exceeded our expectations. We value our partnership with GIAR!

William LigonGA State Senator | Affiliate at The Ligon Firm, P.C.

As an Affiliate member, I and the members of The Ligon Firm, P.C. are proud to be part of the Golden Isles Association of REALTORSŪ and to benefit from its excellent programs and resources. We especially value the welcoming and cooperative attitudes of the members and their enthusiasm for what they do.